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Psoriatic Arthritis Triggers That Can Make Flare-Ups Worse
Stress
Skipping Doses
Weight Gain
Skin Infections
Sunburn
Dry Skin
Bumps and Bruises
Rashes and Reactions
Smoking
Alcohol
Unhealthy Eating
Not Enough Sleep
Joint Strain
Strep Throat
End of Treatment
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Kidshealth.org: “A to Z Infection, Skin.”
New York State Department of Health: “Preventing Skin Infections.”
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